With spring on the way, it's time to clean your yard. String trimmers can help you tidy up faster. Consumer Reports has tested 60 string trimmers to see how they handle all sorts of tasks, from ...

. That new rule also states that no property owner should let their ‘grass or weeds or any vegetation whatsoever…throw off any unpleasant or noxious odor, or..conceal any filthy deposit or…create or ...

Towering weeds and grasses are blocking the line of sight of motorists trying to use freeway on-ramps and off-ramps in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto and throughout Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, a ...

QUESTION: My hibiscus has grown too tall. It this a bad time to trim it? ANSWER: The hibiscus won’t mind the trimming, but flowering may be delayed for several months. Why not try a little grooming to ...

Q: Can I trim a purple sage that’s grown too tall? If so, when and by how much? A: You can take up to one-third of the stem growth off a Texas purple sage (ceniza), and late January or early February ...

When you plant rain garden plants, you do your part for the environment, filtering runoff and protecting groundwater. Pick ...

The city of Fairborn’s code enforcement officers are addressing properties with tall grass and weeds that have exceeded the allowed height. Fairborn’s Codified Ordinances state that grass is ...

Everyone knows that a good mower is the centerpiece of any lawn care toolkit, but you won’t keep your yard looking crisp throughout growing season without a quality string trimmer to go with it.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A string trimmer is the indispensable power tool that puts the finishing touches on a yard or garden by ...

WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island town is trying to weed out unruly yards. The Westerly Sun reports the Westerly Town Council enacted a measure Monday that sets a maximum height for weeds.

The City of Midland Building Department reminds property owners that the height of grass and weeds in their yards must be maintained in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances. Portions of ...